Meet Nutrition Expert - Sharon Zarabi

Sharon Zarabi is a Registered Dietitian (RD, CDN) and certified personal fitness trainer (International Fitness Professional's Association). She earned a bachelor's degree from New York University in 2005, in Nutrition and Dietetics. Most recently, Sharon attended Long Island University – CW Post, to obtain her certification as a Registered Dietician in 2006, by completing a dietetic internship with master's credits.

Meet Fitness Expert - Lisa Avellino

Being in the fitness industry for more than 20 years as a certified personal trainer/instructor/health club owner, Lisa Avellino has listened to the needs of thousands of clients. They all wish for the personal trainer, the personal nutritionist, the personal empowerment coach, the personal image consultant, the personal shopper –and medical supervision – all under one roof.

Meet Image Expert - Linda Arroz

Linda Arroz is a noted lifestyle consultant whose expertise encompasses the convergence of fashion, fitness, wellness and beauty with technology.

An influential in the world of plus size fashion, Arroz was one of the first plus size models to get a lucrative spokes-model contract. She represented the Spiegel large size women’s fashion brand, For You From Spiegel, a catalog and chain of boutiques, in print, videos, on television and radio. Arroz was also the former editor in chief of Big Beautiful Woman (BBW) magazine in the early nineties.

Meet Empowerment Expert - Cher Ewing

Cher Ewing is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing with LAP-BAND/REALIZE Band patients. As a Coach, she helps clients going through the weight loss process gain personal empowerment as they lose weight.  As a Weight Loss Surgery patient herself, she knows about the trials and tribulations her clients face day in and day out.
Cher’s own life journey makes her passionate about helping her clients realize their dreams and live the lives they are meant to live. Everyone deserves a life filled with health, happiness and success. Cher believes “WLS” clients are no exception.

Meet Bariatric Blogger - Melting Mama

A loyal wife, dedicated mother of four and an influential blogger, Beth is known as "Melting Mama" in the weight loss community and blogging communities. Beth inspires those around her with her wisdom, irreverent humor and wit.

Meet Medical Expert - Dr. Philip A. Weber

Dr. Weber attended Brown University Medical School and completed a fellowship in Gastrointestinal Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in addition to Bariatrics at Hackensack University Medical Center. He then joined Dr. Homan and his father, Dr. Carl P. Weber, in private practice in 2001.